Table 1.
Commonly used Cre mouse lines in renal physiology
| Cre | Cell Types | Inducing Agent |
|---|---|---|
| AQP2CreERT2 | Principal cells | Tamoxifen |
| KspCad-CreERT2 | Most of the tubule and collecting duct | Tamoxifen |
| γ-GT type II | S3 segment of the proximal tubule | Tamoxifen |
| KAP2-iCre | Proximal tubule | Testosterone |
| Pax8-CreERT2 | Tubule system and collecting duct | Tamoxifen |
| Npt2a-CreERT2 | Proximal tubule | Tamoxifen |
| Pax8-rtTA2S*M2 | Tubule system and collecting duct | Doxycycline |
| Pax8-rTA/LC1 | Tubule system and collecting duct | Doxycycline |
| Umod-em1-CreERT2 | Thick ascending limb | Tamoxifen |
This list is not inclusive.